Ginkgo trees can be found growing in many places around the Agnes Scott Arboretum, including at the tour stop that we call Living Fossils. The Ginkgo tree, or Ginkgo biloba, is a deciduous tree that is native to China, … Continue reading
Among the younger trees on the Agnes Scott College campus are some that have been planted as memorials and others that honor long-serving members of the staff and faculty. Look for the plaques that mark these trees as you tour … Continue reading
Among the younger trees on the Agnes Scott College campus are some that have been planted as memorials and others that honor long-serving members of the staff and faculty. Look for the plaques that mark these trees as you tour … Continue reading
Administrative assistant Rachel Garner talks about living fossils. Charles Darwin coined the term “living fossil.” It describes a species that has survived with little apparent change over a great span of time. Paleontologists recognize the fan-shaped leaf of the ginkgo … Continue reading